Ice Dream's Wish by Nasrin Mottahedeh tells a tale of the snowman known as Ice Dream. When Ice Dream was created, he was given special gifts which consisted of two sparkly marbles for eyes, a red rose bud for a heart, and a big yellow...

Billy Beakhorn and the Booger Man by Melanie Michael is about Billy Beakhorn who blows his nose onto his sleeve when he coughs and sneezes. What comes out of his nose is not normal, it's slimy and icky. The muck becomes Booger Man and he...

Trials and Tribulations by Liv Kalay Hernandez is a 24-page collection of poetry and is a diary in verse about anger, rage, disappointment, and hard times as demonstrated by such poems as Walking Through Hell, Bleed, and Snake Eyes. But then a few poems of...

Book Ends, a realistic and emotional novel by Leslie M. Scott-Jones, tells the endearing story of two individuals, Jack and Quinn. Jack, an ambitious playwright, is plagued by her past that forever haunts her. While Jack knows she will have to face it eventually, she...

Why Is the Dalai Lama Always Smiling? is an enlightening and beautiful book that includes a memoir of sorts by author Lama Tsomo, thoughts on spiritual paths, and instruction on how to be happier and live a peaceful lifestyle. The book begins with the author’s...

The Rector – A Christian Murder Mystery is loaded with suspense, drama, twists and turns, and a good dose of godly religion. There is a large cast of characters and Martha McRae, boarding house and newspaper owner, is the leader. Oneeda, Mary and JJ need...

Forget About It! by Michael Verrett is the story of Danielle who was so beautiful that everyone knew she would become a princess. She was not only beautiful but also intelligent and possessed a quick wit. But Danielle suffered from a problem called Pink Memory...

The Big Game is a collection of poetry written by Bethany James. The poet includes romantic lyrics, poetic recipes, and sports-inspired verses in this collection of mostly free-verse poems. Her dessert recipes are decadent and luscious-sounding, and her cooking instructions are lyrical, romantic, and sensual....

"I am not my hair. I am not this skin. I am a soul that lives within." India Arie's words have never rung louder in my mind than when I was reading Crowning Glory: An Experiment in Self-Discovery Through Disguise by Stacy Harshman. Stacy's inner...

Racial Realities and Post-Racial Dreams - The Age of Obama and Beyond by Julius Bailey is a gorgeously written, exceedingly intelligent, impeccably nuanced polemic against the current state of race relations in America. Dr. Bailey includes a bibliographical reference list by chapter that securely establishes...

Glimpse, a superbly crafted speculative short story by Daniel P. Douglas, offers the reader a provocative future mystery on which to ponder: What happens when an older couple finally decides to leave their well-outfitted bomb shelter? First, the story must deal out a series of...

Frugal Family Fun is the ultimate family resource with over 300 budget friendly activities. Amanda Mawhinney speaks about what being frugal means and how important it is in today's times when everyone is so busy and has no time for family. The book will help...

The Frugal Pilot: How to Fly on a Budget by Dan Ramsey is a comprehensive how-to book on flying, learning to fly, and maintaining an aircraft on a budget. The Frugal Pilot covers the basics of aircraft maintenance and training, and takes one through all...

Alicia Rades’ Fire in Frost, Crystal Frost Book 1, sparkles with magical intrigue that pulls the reader in fast and doesn’t let go until the last page. Teenager Crystal’s journey into womanhood comes on a wave of psychic ability that has her questioning her sanity...

The Setup by Denise Montgomery is a beautiful and fast-paced inspirational story of a woman’s struggle to reconcile with an abusive relationship and to find freedom in her spiritual path, an engaging story of friendship, love, and hope in a most trying of times for...

Now That We're Adults by Lynn Almengor follows the lives of Wade and Ian Dakalski, along with the people who change their lives for better or worse. On Ian and Kat’s wedding day, Ian’s brother, Wade, gets down on one knee and proposes to his...

Not since Animal Farm by the legendary George Orwell have I seen such an entertaining and astute use of animals to portray the foibles of people. Martin D. Rothery has created a book that is both funny and philosophical in Cows! Imagine for a minute...

Sheep is the precursor to Cows! Both books are by Martin D. Rothery. I read them out of order, but I can truly say I don’t think that it diminished my enjoyment of either. The point is not the plot so much as it is...

Ronel and the Best Gift Ever by Ronel D. Pierre is based on the true story of young Ronel who lives in the orphanage and longs to find his real parents. Through his imagination, he befriends Tootie the parrot and Sofy the spotted dog, who...

The Masterpiecers by Olivia Wildenstein is a psychological thriller aimed at the young adult market. Ivy Redd is a very talented lady. At just 19 years old, her skill with a needle and thread has landed her a spot on a high profile reality TV...